HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2022-04-20 2020-2022 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID t.,OF p HOLEKA GORO INABA
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ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S. Y. CHUNG �*
Vice Chair HEATHER L.KIMBALL
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HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
37th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
April 20, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5.
Council Members will be participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401.
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
Public attendance via Courtesy is available at the following locations:
• Pahoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road; and
• Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109.
If a Courtesy Site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted,the scheduled meeting will continue.
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April 19, 2022.
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via written testimony to Council Members prior to the meeting. To ensure timely delivery to Council
Members prior to the meeting,written testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,
April 19, 2022,by: (1) email to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or
(3) mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720. All written
testimony,regardless of time of receipt,will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate
testimony for each item.
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INVOCATION Senior Pastor Sunny Ahn of Kona United Methodist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 23, 2022
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 357-22: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF THE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF "PHASE 1" OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII MOBILE
APPLICATION NAMED KAHEA, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The donation from Duane Kurisu and the AIO Family of Companies, valued at
approximately $45,000, would allow for the development of a modernized
communication system to promote increased transparency.
Reference: Comm. 700
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-128
(Vote on Res. 357-22 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 358-22: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Federally-derived funds of$4,462,000 would be used to support projects related to
the mitigation of natural disasters and other hazards defined in the 2020 Multi-
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-129
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 359-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LICENSE
AGREEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WITH THE ST. JUDE'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 92-8606 PARADISE CIRCLE,
HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES, IN KA`U, HAWAII
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year license agreement with an
approximate monthly cost of$475 to support Elderly Activity programs and
Nutrition Congregate Meal programs.
Reference: Comm. 702
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-130
(Vote on Res. 359-22 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 360-22: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-014-060,
IN KA`U, HAWAII
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a ten-year agreement with Hamakua Land and
Cattle, LLC, with an approximate annual cost of$61,948, to provide access to
parking, permitted camping, picnicking, and community events at Whittington
Beach Park.
Reference: Comm. 703
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-131
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 361-22: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE A
MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, OLD WAIMEA TAX OFFICE,
SITUATED AT WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF
HAWAII, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 6-7-002:025, TO THE WAIMEA
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Authorizes the negotiation of a lease to allow the Waimea Preservation Association
to use the property as a historical resource center.
Reference: Comm. 704
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-132
(Vote on Res. 361-22 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 363-22: AUTHORIZES A DECREASE IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FUEL TAX
Reduces the County of Hawaii fuel tax for diesel on-highway and gasoline on-
highway fuels from 23 cents per gallon to 13 cents per gallon.
Reference: Comm. 708
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder
Negative: FC-133 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 5-noes,
1-absent)
Public Hearing: April 19, 2022
POSTPONED TO MAY 4, 2022:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 367-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR "SURF WITH ALOHA" SIGNS AT COUNTY BEACH
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN WEST HAWAII
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks
Maintenance Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 724
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 368-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CHILD AND FAMILY
SERVICE TO PAY FOR TREE TRIMMING EXPENSES AT THE
WEST HAWAII DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 725
Intr. by: Mr. Inaba
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 369-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 370-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS COMMUNITY-BASED REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING
PROGRAM IN KONA
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 727
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards,
Villegas, and Chair David—7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2.
Excused: None.
Res. 371-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WEGO FOUNDATION INC.,
FOR THE RENTAL OF A PORTABLE BATHROOM FOR BANYAN BEACH
IN KONA
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Department of Public Works,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 728
Intr. by: Ms. Villegas
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 372-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MOKU `O HAWAII
OUTRIGGER CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION TO HIRE SECURITY WHEN
CONDUCTING ITS PROGRAMS AT HILO BAYFRONT BEACH PARK
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Department of Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 729
Intr. by: Ms. Kimball
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 373-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE
FOR ITS FOOD RESCUE COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 730
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 374-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE 2022 KOHALA HIGH
SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 731
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 375-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO EXPAND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Civil Defense Agency, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 732
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 376-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE PAHOA LAVA ZONE
MUSEUM TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR LEI AND COMMEMORATIVE
GIFTS FOR GRADUATES OF PUNA HIGH SCHOOLS
Transfers $1,500 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 734
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 377-22: ADOPTS THE 2022 COUNTY OF HAWAII ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND ALL
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of the County's annual Community Development Block
Grant allocation to be used for projects and activities the County has delineated in
its annual Action Plan.
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 378-22: AUTHORIZES A DECLARATION OF NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND
UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-057:031 AT WAIAKEA,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND, COUNTY, AND STATE OF
HAWAII, FOR HKI KAWILI LLC'S AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT
Authorizes access over portions of Ululani Street and Olona Street to allow
HKI Kawili LLC to build 92 affordable senior rental housing units.
Reference: Comm. 738
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 379-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO GOING HOME HAWAII
FOR ITS REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 740
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
POSTPONED TO MAY 4, 2022:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 380-22: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2022 WAIAKEA
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD NIGHT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services —Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Department of Liquor Control, Public
Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 741
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 149: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Community Development Block
Grant Mitigation account($4,462,000); and appropriates the same to the following
Community Development Block Grant Mitigation accounts: ArcGIS Project
($370,000), Water Supply Project($835,000), Fire Equipment($1,810,000),
Planning Code Revisions ($400,000), Public Works Flood Studies ($394,000),
Administration ($343,000), and Activity Delivery ($310,000). Funds would be
used to support projects related to the mitigation of natural disasters and other
hazards defined in the 2020 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Reference: Comm. 701
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Approve: FC-134
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 151: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022
Adds the Parks and Recreation Council Discretionary Projects-District 6 project
($100,000)to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources and would be used towards improvements, repairs, and modifications at
County park facilities throughout Council District 6.
Reference: Comm. 706
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-135
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend,pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 155: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the following accounts: Federal —Block Grant
($2,600,000) and Block Grant—Program Income ($100,000); and appropriates the
same to the following accounts: Mental Health K6kua-Kona Residential Housing
Renovations ($271,149) and Hilo Residential Complex Housing Renovations
($650,000); West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency
Improvements ($650,000); Hamakua Youth and Community Center Improvements
Phase 1 ($588,851); and Administration, Planning and Fair Housing ($540,000).
Reference: Comm. 737
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 155 is on the next page)
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PASSED IST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY(SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 137: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
FROM THE AGRICULTURAL TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT `O`OMA 1ST,
NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-017:024
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 138: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL—ONE ACRE (A-la) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) AT
`O`OMA 1ST, NORTH KONA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 7-3-017:024 (Applicant: Aaron Nuola Kahananui) (Area: .992 Acre)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Map and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to seek subdivision of the property into two residential
lots for estate planning purposes. The property is located at 73-4413 Hawaii Belt
Road, approximately 100 feet southeast of its intersection with Kalaoa Street in
North Kona.
Reference: Comm. 676
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz (B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
(Vote on Bill 138 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 139: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants —Mainstream Voucher Administration
account($45,000); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing Other
Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of$51,679.
Reference: Comm. 677
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 140: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants —Home Program—Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery Income account($5,000); and appropriates the
same to the Home Program —Tenant Based Rental Assistance Fraud Recovery
Income account.
Reference: Comm. 678
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
(Vote on Bill 140 is on the next page)
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PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 141: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,
DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND
REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 21-35 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO,
SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2022
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative
Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County
Physician, Student Helpers, and Senior Community Services Aids for various
County agencies.
Reference: Comm. 679
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 145: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account($735,600);
and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Planning Other Current
Expenses ($110,000), Transfer to Sewer Fund ($55,000), Transfer to Solid Waste
Fund ($106,000), Transfer to Golf Course Fund($15,000), and Provision for
Compensation Adjustment—General ($449,600). Funds would be used to cover
the cost items agreed to between the County and the United Public Workers
Bargaining Unit 1 and employees excluded from Bargaining Unit 1, and to cover
other unanticipated costs that have arisen throughout the year.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 146: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($55,000); and
appropriates the same to the Wastewater Salaries & Wages account.
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
and
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Bill 147: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($106,000); and
appropriates the same to the following Salaries &Wages accounts: Landfills
($92,000) and Pu`uanahulu West Hawaii Landfill ($14,000).
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Bill 148: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($15,000); and
appropriates the same to the Golf Course Salaries & Wages account.
Reference: Comm. 690
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 150: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 21-38, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account($6,500);
and appropriates the same to the Homeless Taskforce account. Funds would be
used to assist with the establishment of the Weller House Transitional Housing
Project located in Ocean View.
Reference: Comm. 705
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
First Reading: April 6, 2022
PASSED 2ND AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-127 NOMINATION OF CHANTEE SHIROMA TO THE COST OF
(Comm. 693): GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
RAWEEMC-13 NOMINATION OF PONO KEKELA TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 694):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: April 30, 2022 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Vote on RAWEEMC-13 is on the next page)
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CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 723: GLEN BALDADO V. PHOENIX V LLC, ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 3CC181000221
From Deputy Corporation Counsel E. Britt Bailey, dated March 29, 2022,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-referenced matter, including settlement discussion.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas,
and Chair David—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
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